1997 will be the last vintage for Dehlinger's Bordeaux Blend. A blend of equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, it is a consistently top-notch wine. The dark ruby/purple-colored 1997 possesses medium to full body, coffee, chocolate, black currant scents and flavors, and moderate tannin in the pleasant finish. Five-hundred cases of this wine were produced. Anticipated maturity: now-2010. (release date 3/00)Tel. (707) 823-2378; Fax (707) 823-0918